Fingerpaint - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. cold water
powder or liquid tempera or food coloring

Preparation

Thoroughly dissolve cornstarch in water.
Stir constantly while cooking over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, loses whiteness and starts to thicken.
Lower heat and continue stirring about 2 minutes until mixture is very thick and smooth. Let cool slightly.
Color by stirring in powdered or liquid tempera or food coloring.
Leftover can be stored in a covered jar in the refrigerator.